tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post8924278133464614463..comments2024-03-16T11:57:52.247-07:00Comments on AZ PIANO REVIEWS: Kawai ES8 - REVIEW | Digital Piano | LOWER PRICE Rajnish Shuklahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487246203009869882noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-23432701739402358092020-09-27T11:18:07.581-07:002020-09-27T11:18:07.581-07:00The ES8 has been discontinued. Kawai has just rele...The ES8 has been discontinued. Kawai has just released the ES520 and ES920 (about $1,200 and $1,600 list price, respectively). Looking forward to Tim’s reviews on these two new models.SFKeepauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604436387791929848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-86026020298423932072019-01-04T16:16:59.471-07:002019-01-04T16:16:59.471-07:00I have a hydraulic artist adjustable bench with my...I have a hydraulic artist adjustable bench with my ES8 to practise with, and it feels just like I’m at college rather than just in a student flat, I’m keeping it here because I want the experience of studying to continue rather than get a cheaper stool with rotating knobs on the sides ��❤️ Rachel Starritthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298611242452101103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-65462886016900672942018-01-01T22:26:20.965-07:002018-01-01T22:26:20.965-07:00I would also like to know how you compare the Yam...I would also like to know how you compare the Yamaha P255 to the ES8.<br />Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16525064099052070017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-58956622847865236512017-04-07T08:59:43.397-07:002017-04-07T08:59:43.397-07:00Reading between the lines on this site, Tim compar...Reading between the lines on this site, Tim compares pianos within price range. If you ask if a $3k Kawai/Yamaha/Roland is better than a $1k, it's the $3k. And beyond that it's individual needs.<br /><br />So all else equal, MP11 is better at $800 more. It's in a different range from ES8. It has a huge advantage in key action, being more similar to an acoustic grand. Other sounds/features are better. Piano sound about the same.<br /><br />Beyond that you have to look at individual needs. If you're moving it to/from your car every week by yourself and aren't that strong, MP11 will give you trouble at 72 pounds (ES8 is 49 lbs). If you never play on acoustic grands and don't need that feel, you can save yourself the $800. And of course, ES8 has built-in speakers and MP11 doesn't, so it depends if you use your own speaker setups.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-87976664130612490222017-01-30T04:39:37.732-07:002017-01-30T04:39:37.732-07:00Tim, how would you compare the Roland FP-90 to the...Tim, how would you compare the Roland FP-90 to the Kawai ES-8?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03141957001887746769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-17813371066831352562017-01-14T07:20:49.587-07:002017-01-14T07:20:49.587-07:00Tim, all things being equal and looking for a home...Tim, all things being equal and looking for a home piano that is portable, which do you suggest? The MP11 or the ES8? MikeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03141957001887746769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-55101414817777479472016-11-01T16:47:27.553-07:002016-11-01T16:47:27.553-07:00Hi Tim,
Thanks for your review on the ES8. I gave...Hi Tim,<br /><br />Thanks for your review on the ES8. I gave it a try the other day at a local music store. I like its auto accompaniment for its ability to recognize the chords while I was playing normally (the full-keyboard mode). However, I don't like the "auto fill-in" feature because sometimes I need to have control over exactly at which bars a fill-in is played. Is there a way on the ES8 to manually insert a drum fill-in while the "auto fill-in" feature is turned off? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-70687698625387180412016-10-05T10:46:28.549-07:002016-10-05T10:46:28.549-07:00The ES8 default piano is much superior to any of t...The ES8 default piano is much superior to any of the Kawai pianos under $3000US, including the CN25. It is a different piano sound chip altogether in the ES8. If you want more info or would like to purchase a new digital piano of any model in the US, please email me directly and I can help you.Tim Praskins https://www.blogger.com/profile/03244773651407054659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-90300443009916569822016-10-02T07:36:04.569-07:002016-10-02T07:36:04.569-07:00Hello Tim: I understand that both the ES8 and CN25...Hello Tim: I understand that both the ES8 and CN25 share the RHIII touch. Concerning the tone (default Piano), which one of the two would you say has an edge over the other? Thank you, Tony from DetroitAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960251123207602540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-26398687494923818882016-06-29T08:07:37.098-07:002016-06-29T08:07:37.098-07:00I just ordered an ES8 with stand and 3 pedal all i...I just ordered an ES8 with stand and 3 pedal all in white. I can't wait. The sounds on Youtube are phenomonal and I know it will sound even better live. I have 2 Rokit 8" monitors with 10" sub and will finally have the most amazing piano sound. With some of these concert grands costing $180,000 it's unreal that I'm going to have a keyboard with close to 1/2 a million dollars worth of sounds. Really an impressive keyboard for a piano buff.Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-43591084043429079412016-06-28T07:25:50.401-07:002016-06-28T07:25:50.401-07:00hi Tim, for electric piano sound, which would be b...hi Tim, for electric piano sound, which would be better: ES8 with it's internal speaker or MP7 with Roland KC350 amp place under the keyboard (I already have it). ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-28035802580111484792016-06-07T19:30:36.402-07:002016-06-07T19:30:36.402-07:00Thanks Tim for your in depth review, it was really...Thanks Tim for your in depth review, it was really helpfull.<br />What do you think when you compare the ES8 to the FP80? Fp used to be first pick when talking about tones and voice diversity and accompaniment responsiveness, but the layering restrictions and accompaniment bass line thing made you hesitate about it.<br />Is there any diferences between the RH3 and ivory feel S?<br />Do you thing the ES8 justifies the better piano feeling (againt the good ivory feel S), better layering postprocesing, and accompaniment issues over the FP80 At the cost of having less voices and sounds?<br />I'd be very thankful if you could break down the main dealbreakers of those two.<br />Thank you again for all the effort put in your work. Selena Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016089454567771703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-31339137776086603282016-05-15T09:48:42.635-07:002016-05-15T09:48:42.635-07:00Ok Thank's.
A piano cover made with my ES8 :-)...Ok Thank's.<br />A piano cover made with my ES8 :-)<br />Sound : SK concert grand, bright1<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/user/321bigbang<br /><br />Hope you like it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-72919672161009864232016-05-14T14:27:46.173-07:002016-05-14T14:27:46.173-07:00Hi Tim. Thank you for the review. How would you co...Hi Tim. Thank you for the review. How would you compare the P255 vs the ES8? I've read many good things about the P255, but some people say the keys are a little too heavy (mostly on the low notes), that that the MIDI functionality is not what one expects in 2016. And what about the main piano sounds? Thank you again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06921474544421867459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-21736821461679618172016-05-12T14:06:52.368-07:002016-05-12T14:06:52.368-07:00there is no web site that I know of for this type ...there is no web site that I know of for this type of activity.Tim Praskins https://www.blogger.com/profile/03244773651407054659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-86182447948271417192016-05-08T01:48:27.172-07:002016-05-08T01:48:27.172-07:00Hi.
Do you know if there's a website we can s...Hi.<br /><br />Do you know if there's a website we can share/download registrations for ES8 ?<br /><br /><br />Thanks !<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/user/321bigbangAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-53299329136175661702016-04-30T09:39:40.985-07:002016-04-30T09:39:40.985-07:00yes, the ES8 has "fingered chord" mode t...yes, the ES8 has "fingered chord" mode that allows you to use full fingered left hand chords with auto accompaniment. Also, the fingered chord mode does other things too. If you have further questions about this and/or want info on where to purchase this model for less money and you are in the US, please email me directly.Tim Praskins https://www.blogger.com/profile/03244773651407054659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-27208098217347169012016-04-30T04:19:02.425-07:002016-04-30T04:19:02.425-07:00Something that isn't very clear is if the ES8 ...Something that isn't very clear is if the ES8 allows FINGERED left-hand chords (not only one-finger chords) when using the accompaniments. Does the ES8 have "fingered" chords?<br /><br />Thanks!Raynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-9920727281249060592016-04-22T02:41:21.343-07:002016-04-22T02:41:21.343-07:00Hi! Thanks for the great review.
My wife has pla...Hi! Thanks for the great review. <br /><br />My wife has played the piano ever since she was a child and played for our church for years. But we couldn't afford a piano at the time we got married so she seldom gets to play nowadays. With a child now, I think my wife really misses playing the piano and would like to teach our children herself as well. So I've decided to buy a digital piano as we don't have enough room for a real standup piano and I am considering 3 different options after reading a ton of reviews including yours.<br /><br />1. Kawai ES100<br />2. Kawai ES8<br />3. Kawai CN35<br /><br />Kawai seems to be the brand that you recommend the most. The ES100 is more affordable and portable but has less additional convenience(controls, LCD, USB recording, external speaker use, connectivity etc). The ES8 is a bit expensive, less portable but convenience is the best, CN35 is about the same price as the ES8 but includes furniture thus is not portable, additional capabilities are good. <br />All of the above are said to have good(realistic) sound and key action.(btw how would you rate the sound and key action of the three in comparison to each other?)<br /><br />I do think that we could use portability and connectivity occasionally even if they aren't deal breakers(or makers). Could you give any further advice? Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10147177078134229834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-25051457578546453022016-04-05T14:36:51.160-07:002016-04-05T14:36:51.160-07:00Thank you very much for your answer.
Well, the oth...Thank you very much for your answer.<br />Well, the other day I visited a local shop. As usual, no portable models were in exhibition, but they had some furniture models with similar key actions. I thought I share my (uneducated!) impressions here:<br />The Kawai CA9700GP (GF Action II) seemed to me to have a much nicer dynamic range than the lesser expensive Kawai CN25 (RH3).<br />I then compared the CN25 to a Casio PX-1500GP and I liked the sound and feel of the CN25 better, but the difference was smaller as I had previously imagined.<br />On my way out I saw a Roland HP605. Having read the positive review, I felt curious enough to give it a try... and I just want to mention that I was really impressed by its beautiful sound and its nice feel! J.T.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01628320633901100627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-70373609142555419672016-04-03T14:22:32.060-07:002016-04-03T14:22:32.060-07:00With regard to benches and bench height for a spec...With regard to benches and bench height for a specific piano, they all vary. On acoustic pianos the space/measurement between the top of a bench and the underneath bottom of the piano ranges anywhere from approx 4" to 7" depending on the piano and the bench. Different piano have different space measurements because of the differences in casters on the piano legs, pedal height, and other piano height variables. Therefore sometimes an adjustable bench is needed because of these variables as well as the height and leg measurements of the person sitting on the bench. In the case of the ES8, an adjustable height bench may be a better way to go in giving the player a better sitting height positionTim Praskins https://www.blogger.com/profile/03244773651407054659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-389910059798914972016-04-03T14:16:46.096-07:002016-04-03T14:16:46.096-07:00both actions are enjoyable to play. The GF feels m...both actions are enjoyable to play. The GF feels more like a grand piano, the RH3 feels more like an upright pianoTim Praskins https://www.blogger.com/profile/03244773651407054659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-41628896286590946742016-04-03T14:08:46.495-07:002016-04-03T14:08:46.495-07:00Kawai USA informed me that " from the tops of...Kawai USA informed me that " from the tops of the keys to the <br />floor it is 29.4 inches .... if you are going to use the ES8<br />with the designer stand , absolutely be careful what bench you<br />order.... always take Tim's advice here !Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02151318015826913225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-72045481028205649582016-03-29T23:40:17.532-07:002016-03-29T23:40:17.532-07:00I think the ES8 actually sounds more real than any...I think the ES8 actually sounds more real than any of the virtual pianos out there although it has less samples, that's because none of the virtual pianos recognize how fast or slow you release the keys. :P Only down side is that the Kawai's furniture cabinet stand for this is too high; the keys reside 5 cm above what they would do on a grand piano. You either need a higher piano bench or a lower stand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-14953708321780939342016-03-03T10:18:21.163-07:002016-03-03T10:18:21.163-07:00Hi, thank you very much for this site.
My questio...Hi, thank you very much for this site. <br />My questions didn't seem to come through... Were they too long?<br />Here is a shorter version:<br />How does this new RH3 key action compare to the GF key action of the MP11?J.T.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01628320633901100627noreply@blogger.com